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Yes we have plenty of onsite parking accessible from Darook Street.

Reception and our consultation rooms are on the ground floor which is accessible from the carpark. We have three Clinical Exercise studios. One is assessible from the ground floor and two are upstairs.

You do not require a doctors referral to see a physiotherapist or myotherapist but bring any information you do have like X-rays and scans to your appointment. If you are claiming through the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) a referral from your doctor is needed to make the claim.

We have HICAPS which allows you to claim your rebate directly from your health insurer and you only pay the gap fee.

We accept all of these patient types but we require additional information to process these.

  • DVA – You require a current doctors referral to attend.
  • CDM – You require a current CDM plan from your GP prior to the date of consultation. You are required to pay your account on the day of consultation and we can process your CDM claim with Medicare. Medicare usually process the claim overnight and the rebate is in your account the next day, there is a small out of pocket expense.
  • TAC – We require a letter from TAC that your claim has been accepted.
  • WorkSafe – We require a letter from your employers insurer that your claim has been accepted. Some of our physiotherapists charge a gap fee.

Yes, our usual hours of operation are on our contact page.

  • Pilates is a method of body conditioning developed early last century by Joseph Pilates.
  • It incorporates a large range of exercises that focus on improving the co-ordination and strength of the core stabilising muscles (the deep abdominal and back muscles).
  • It allows the body to move more efficiently and emphasises spinal awareness & control.
  • Pilates is safe and beneficial for everyone and can be adapted to suit all levels and needs.
  • Pilates is the perfect way to prevent your body from becoming injured!
  • Clinical Pilates is taught by experienced clinicians who have undergone extensive post graduate Clinical Pilates training.
  • The Clinicians have up to date knowledge of scientific research regarding core stability and exercise rehabilitation.
  • They combine their physiotherapy knowledge of injuries and biomechanics with that of Pilates to rehabilitate injured people safely and effectively.
  • Clinical Pilates at Bellbird Sports & Spinal is run by experienced physiotherapists who have completed post graduate training in Clinical Pilates.
  • This allows our physiotherapists to manage a large range of clients with significant injuries through to elite sports people looking for a competitive edge.
  • Traditional Pilates is generally run by people trained in the fitness industry who have limited injury, pathology or medical training. The general Pilates community is unregulated so instructors have a variable understanding of the complex nature of the human body’s anatomy and how it interacts with exercises, pathology and performance.
  • Sports people.
  • People with injuries, especially lower back, pelvic / hip pain and neck injuries.
  • Pre and Post natal women.
  • It is suitable for all ages and levels of fitness.
  • Increases muscle strength, tone and flexibility.
  • Improves posture, physique and wellbeing.
  • Develops optimal core control.
  • Reduces physical, mental and emotional stress.
  • Excellent as an injury management and rehabilitation tool.
  • Assists in injury prevention by addressing the underlying causes.

Yes – all our Clinical Exercise sessions are run by Physiotherapists.

Clinical Exercise is run by qualified physiotherapists and is claimable under the majority of private health insurance extras cover. Different insurance companies pay different rebates and have different eligibility requirements, you should contact your health fund to find out your eligibility and rebate.

This depends on your current and past medical history. Everyone is required to complete our Clinical Exercise Enrolment form found on the Forms & Resources page.

All clients with a current injury are required to do a one on one assessment prior to commencing. Depending on your past injury history you may be required to also have one.

If you are unsure it is always safer and valuable to have the assessment prior to commencing.

  • We screen all our clients so we can offer you the best possible service and outcomes.
  • A lot of injuries and medical conditions require special consideration when performing exercise.
  • Our physiotherapists are trained to identify and mange these conditions but the first step in doing this is to understand more about you.
  • In certain circumstance we require an in rooms assessment to properly assess you. Occasionally group classes are not appropriate and this can be identified by the medically screening or an in rooms assessment. These clients are usually better suited to one-on-one Clinical Pilates Sessions.

To find our current session and class timetables following the links below:

Clinical Exercise Small Studio Sessions

Clinical Exercise Circuit Classes

Yes – Assuming there is availability in the classes. You still need to fill out the Clinical Exercise Enrolment form and submit it via email, fax or post.

At Bellbird Sports & Spinal:

  • A Clinical Exercise Small Studio Session has a maximum of 4 people per session all doing individual programs.
  • A Clinical Exercise Circuit Class has a maximum of 10 people per class.

Both our Small Studio Sessions and Circuit Classes run for 45 minutes.

Yes – but only once you have completed our Clinical Exercise Enrolment form. Once your medical history has been screened you will be contacted by one of our physiotherapists.

All of our physiotherapists undergo regular continuing professional development and use the latest evidence based research when assessing, diagnosing and treating.

For a list of our physiotherapists and their special interests have a look at the practitioner profiles.

Yes, bring all relevant reports, images and letters to your appointment.

  • Report to reception before entering the pool area.
  • For hygiene reasons you should keep the soles of your feet covered in the area around the pool and in the shower area. Clean sandals or thongs are appropriate for this.
  • Have a quick rinse using the showers provided before entering the pool.
  • Wait until your physiotherapist is present before entering the pool.
  • Enter the pool via the stairs.
  • Do not jump or dive into the pool or run in the pool area.
  • Do not use the pool if you have an open wound or skin irritation. Speak to your physiotherapist, it may be possible to seal an open wound for the pool.
  • Bookings are essential for hydrotherapy as class places are limited. Cancellation is required for non attendance.
  • Please bring your own bathers, towel and toiletries.
  • Please wear thongs or similar footwear around pool / showers for hygiene reasons
  • You are more vulnerable to becoming dehydrated in a pool than when on land. It is therefore advisable to drink water prior to and following the class. You may choose to bring your own water bottle or use the water cooler provided.
  • If you are taking any medication for a heart condition or asthma, please bring it to the pool side with you.
  • Please do not attend hydrotherapy if you have had diarrhoea in the last 2 weeks.
  • Please inform your physiotherapist if you are feeling unwell.
  • Make sure you have any urgent medication by the pool deck – ie asthma puffers or heart medication.
  • Class places are limited so please call to cancel your booking to allow others access to the pool.

Yes, most private health funds will provide rebates on Myotherapy. How much and how often you can claim depends on the health fund you are with and what type of membership you have with them. For a full listing of health funds that cover Myotherapy services view www.myotherapy.org.au or contact your relevant health fund.

Yes, dry needling is a component of study within the Myotherapy qualification. Bellbird Myotherapists have theoretical and practical experience to deliver dry needling as appropriate.

Myotherapists treat nearly all muscles of the body. Conditions that may benefit from Myotherapy include (but are not limited to) back pain, headache, sciatica, tennis/golfers elbow, hip pain, frozen shoulder, shin splints and general tension.

No, Myotherapists are trained to assess for muscular imbalances which often occur before the onset of pain. If you are noticing stiffness or restricted movement in any area, early Myotherapy intervention can be a good method of avoiding pain.

Myotherapy practice evolved using massage techniques so there are some similarities, but Myotherapy also applies clinical reasoning to determine a more specific approach for treating pain and/or dysfunction rather than applying a general massage for relaxation purposes.

Initial appointments are 45 minutes to allow for thorough history taking. Subsequent appointments are 30 minutes duration.

Yes, we have two online booking systems

To make an appointment to see one of our practitioners, please use our patient booking gateway.

For Clinical Exercise sessions you need to be pre registered, please contact reception.

To book an appointment online please use our patient booking gateway.

We have created help videos to assist with the online booking process.